Firebird Eurhythmy Performance
On Thursday before the Thanksgiving holiday, we were privileged to see the third-grade Eurhythmy performance of The Firebird, adapted by the Eurhythmy teacher Ms. M from the Russian fairy tale. She made changes to ensure that the whole class could be involved to the fullest and her vision and choreography were beautiful. There was live piano accompaniment and the children clearly worked very hard to put on this show.
The children were incomparably beautiful to my eyes, which I admit were full of tears the whole time.
Our Firebird.
The Prince and his companions danced and cavorted in the forest.
Lucas was a companion to the Prince
The girls were ladies in waiting to the Princess, and also mermaids in the sea. To me, they look like a Renaissance painting here.
An Evil Magician turned many to stone. I’m told that he was delighted to play this part! And he played it fiercely.
The Prince and Princess eventually were married, of course.
There was a beautiful Queen of the Mermaids, who helped the Prince in his adventures.
The Firebird in flight, wearing the wings I painted for her.
November 30, 2010 at 12:25 pm
How did the firebird wings end up working out? They look gorgeous. In fact, all of your photos are gorgeous. Obviously, good subject matter helps but you really do take excellent photos.
November 30, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Alyss, they worked great! I was thrilled. I had feared that the paint had made them too stiff, but they just floated behind our Firebird beautifully as she moved about the room. Such a gratifying experience. Do you think I could stop editing and just paint wings for a living? 🙂
December 9, 2010 at 6:51 am
I agree … the fire bird cloak is SO beautiful…the child wearing them looks like she could take flight! and yes, more painted wings would be wonderful! 🙂 ~Pamela
December 9, 2010 at 10:31 am
Thank you, Pamela! I wish I could find time to paint more often; it’s exhilarating! I appreciate your stopping by. I adore your many creations. Your recent candle holders are breathtaking.